Black Athlete (Study #1)Benny Andrews · 1970
Expressionism
1970
24.0 x 18.0 cm
Benny Andrews (1930 – 2006)
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About this artwork
- Title: Black Athlete (Study #1)
- Artist: Benny Andrews
- Year: 1970
- Original dimensions: 24.0 x 18.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Movement: Expressionism
- Corpus context: african american themes, civil rights imagery
- Keywords: monochrome line art, black athlete artwork, figure drawing art
- Color hue: Ochre to Sepia
Questions & Answers
What national origin stands behind the Expressionism of "Black Athlete (Study #1)"?
"Black Athlete (Study #1)" connects the Expressionism movement with United States of America through its creator's birthplace.
Does "Black Athlete (Study #1)" by Benny Andrews use strong contrasts or soft harmonies?
The color composition of "Black Athlete (Study #1)" by Benny Andrews combines a serene contrast with a unified palette harmony.
In what year was "Black Athlete (Study #1)" by Benny Andrews created?
The creation of "Black Athlete (Study #1)" by Benny Andrews is dated 1970.
What does "Black Athlete (Study #1)" by Benny Andrews depict?
"Black Athlete (Study #1)" by Benny Andrews depicts: black athlete, figure study, line drawing, human form, distant figure, symbolic art, monochrome artwork.
How do the colors of "Black Athlete (Study #1)" relate to each other?
"Black Athlete (Study #1)" by Benny Andrews displays a unified palette color harmony.
Who created "Black Athlete (Study #1)"?
"Black Athlete (Study #1)" is attributed to Benny Andrews.
What was Benny Andrews's age when "Black Athlete (Study #1)" was created?
Benny Andrews made "Black Athlete (Study #1)" at the age of 40. The artist was born in 1930 and the work is dated 1970.